Capital Region · Pennsylvania
Home Care in Perry County, PA
Perry County is just across the Susquehanna and up Routes 11/15 and 322 from our Harrisburg office, which makes it one of the rural counties we can reach fastest. It's Your Home Care provides licensed, non-medical in-home care throughout the county, from Marysville and Duncannon on the river to New Bloomfield, Newport, Millerstown and the western valleys around Loysville and Blain.
Why Perry County families call us
Perry County has about 46,000 residents and one in five is 65 or older. It is a commuter county and a farming county at the same time: Marysville, Duncannon and Shermans Dale send workers into Harrisburg every morning, while the valleys west of New Bloomfield, around Loysville, Blain and Ickesburg, are as rural as anywhere in the state. There is no hospital in the county, no large employer, and no home care agency headquartered here, which is why the Perry County Area Agency on Aging and word of mouth do so much of the work of connecting families to help.
Because Perry County borders Dauphin and Cumberland, our caregivers can reach the eastern half of the county in the time it takes to cross the river. That proximity means Perry County families get something rural counties rarely do: a licensed agency that can respond quickly, with backup when a caregiver is sick, and a written care plan that spells out the care schedule before anything starts.
How care starts in Perry County
- Call (717) 695-2704. Tell us the town or township.
- in-home consultation, often within a few business days.
- A written care plan outlining the schedule and support before care begins.
- Caregiver introduction, matched on care needs, personality, schedule and proximity.
- Ongoing check-ins and an on-call line for active clients.
Care situations we see most often in Perry County
- A parent in Duncannon, Marysville or Newport whose children commute to Harrisburg and need morning and evening help on weekdays.
- A widow or widower on a farm property in the western valleys who needs meals, housekeeping and a regular check-in.
- A spouse in New Bloomfield caring for a partner with memory loss who needs scheduled respite.
- Discharges from UPMC Carlisle, UPMC West Shore, UPMC Harrisburg or Hershey Medical Center, with a long drive home and no one available for the first nights.
- Veterans and surviving spouses asking about VA Aid and Attendance.
Where Perry County residents receive hospital care
Perry County has no hospital of its own. Residents use UPMC Carlisle and UPMC West Shore in Cumberland County, UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Community Osteopathic in Dauphin County, Penn State Health Holy Spirit in Camp Hill, and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Because we serve all of those counties, our team is already familiar with those hospitals’ discharge processes. We are a non-medical agency and coordinate with the home health providers those hospitals refer to.
Communities we serve in Perry County
Our caregivers cover New Bloomfield and the surrounding boroughs and townships, including:
- New Bloomfield
- Duncannon
- Newport
- Marysville
- Millerstown
- Liverpool
- Loysville
- Ickesburg
- Shermans Dale
- Landisburg
- Blain
- Elliottsburg
Coming home from the hospital in Perry County
Many families call us the day a discharge planner says "someone needs to be home with them." We regularly support clients returning from UPMC Carlisle (nearest, Cumberland County), UPMC West Shore (Mechanicsburg), UPMC Harrisburg. Tell us the expected discharge date and we will try to have a caregiver ready for the first day home, help with the transition (getting settled, meals, medication reminders per the discharge instructions, and follow-up appointment logistics), and coordinate with any home health nurses or therapists the physician has ordered. We provide non-medical support; skilled services come from the home health agency your doctor chooses.
Paying for home care in Perry County
- Long-term care insurance. We provide the care plan, daily notes, and itemized invoices most carriers require. How LTC insurance claims work.
- VA benefits. Aid and Attendance and Housebound pension add-ons can support care at home for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
- OPTIONS program (age 60+). Contact the Perry County Area Agency on Aging at (717) 582-5128 or online.
- Medicaid and state programs. Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver, OBRA waiver, and the Act 150 Program. We are an enrolled provider; you have the right to choose any willing and qualified provider, so you can ask your service coordinator for It's Your Home Care by name.
Read the full guide: How to pay for home care in Pennsylvania.
Local resources for Perry County families
- Perry County Area Agency on Aging · (717) 582-5128 — OPTIONS program intake, Caregiver Support Program, senior centers, protective services and the long-term care ombudsman.
- PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources · 1-800-753-8827 — Statewide help line for aging and disability services.
- Independent Enrollment Broker (Community HealthChoices) · 1-877-550-4227 — Begins Medicaid waiver eligibility for personal assistance services.
- Pennsylvania Department of Health home care complaint line · 1-866-826-3644 — State hotline for concerns about any licensed home care agency.
Situations we help Perry County families with
After a fall
A fall changes everything in a day. Whether it ended in the ER or just a scare on the kitchen floor, the question is the same: how do we keep this from happening again without taking away their independence?
Coming home from the hospital
The hospital wants the bed. The discharge planner says someone needs to be home. You have a job, kids, and maybe a two-hour drive. This is the situation we are built for.
Dementia and memory loss
The repeated questions. The stove left on. The night you found the front door open. You want to keep them home, and you are starting to wonder how much longer you can.
You need a break (respite)
You have not slept through the night in months. You have canceled your own doctor's appointments twice. You love them and you are running on empty. Respite is not giving up; it is how you keep going.
Long-distance family
You call every day. You visit when you can. But the weekly drive is not enough anymore, and every unanswered phone call sends your stomach through the floor. You need someone local you can trust.
They refuse help
"I don't need a babysitter." You have heard it a dozen times. Meanwhile the fridge is empty, the pill bottles are a mess, and you are lying awake. There is a way through this, and it usually starts smaller than you think.
What families say
“I am very thankful for this nursing company. They have treated me very well. Cassandra is the lady who gets the nurses and has done very well by me. Michael is the owner of the company, and how many owners of a company will call you on a Sunday afternoon when they are having problems getting you a nurse and apologize? I don’t know of any, and I’ve been getting nursing care for years. This is the first time I’ve ever gotten an apology from an owner because the nurse missed the shift. Well, if you need kind care, call these people.”
Debbie H.
"The support I received from It's Your Home Care was life-changing. They not only cared for my physical health but also provided emotional support that helped me through tough times."
Eleanor, 83, Cumberland County
"I trust the It's Your Home Care staff completely. Their reliability and dedication to care is evident in everything they do. Love you guys!"
Frances Guerrero, Lancaster, PA
Testimonials reflect the individual experiences of clients or family members who gave permission to share them; experiences vary.
Questions Perry County families ask us
Perry County has no hospital. Where do your Perry County clients usually come home from?
How quickly can care start in Duncannon or Marysville?
How does the Perry County Area Agency on Aging fit in?
Do you serve the western part of the county, like Blain, Loysville and Ickesburg?
Are caregivers background-checked?
Sources
- Perry County, PA — ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates — U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter
- Apply for the OPTIONS Program — Pennsylvania Department of Aging
This article is general information for Pennsylvania families and is not medical, legal, financial, or insurance advice. It's Your Home Care is a non-medical home care agency licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health; we do not provide skilled nursing or medical services. Program rules and eligibility change; confirm details with the agency or program named, your physician, or a qualified advisor before making decisions.
Talk to a care coordinator who knows Perry County
Tell us what is happening at home. We will explain your options, including what private pay, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and Pennsylvania waiver programs may cover, and schedule an in-home care consultation when you are ready.